CVE-2024-38746

WordPress MakeStories (for Google Web Stories) plugin <= 3.0.3 - Arbitrary File Download and SSRF vulnerability

Description

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in MakeStories Team MakeStories (for Google Web Stories) allows Path Traversal, Server Side Request Forgery.This issue affects MakeStories (for Google Web Stories): from n/a through 3.0.3.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update to 3.0.4 or a higher version.

Category

7.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.49%
Affected: MakeStories Team MakeStories (for Google Web Stories)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/makestories-helper/wordpress-makestories-for-google-web-stories-plugin-3-0-3-arbitrary-file-download-and-ssrf-vulnerability?_s_id=cve vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-38746?
CVE-2024-38746 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-38746?
To fix CVE-2024-38746: Update to 3.0.4 or a higher version.
Is CVE-2024-38746 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-38746 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-38746?
CVE-2024-38746 affects MakeStories Team MakeStories (for Google Web Stories).
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